Last Week, Weschler Paint Corp

question 54

Multiple Choice

Last week, Weschler Paint Corp.completed a 3-for-1 stock split.Immediately prior to the split, its stock sold for $150 per share.The firm's total market value was unchanged by the split.Other things held constant, what is the best estimate of the stock's post-split price?

• A) $50.00
• B) $52.50
• C) $55.13
• D) $57.88
• E) $60.78

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